Botanist's Corner

Published: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 08:00 AM.

This article covers two plants that are in bloom: Cassia and Muhlenbergia (Pink Muhly and Regal Mist Pink Muhly). They are some of the perennial grasses that you use in Bay County, such as Adagio Maiden Grass, Maiden Grass, Dwarf Maiden Grass, Pampas Grass, Fountain Grass, Dwarf Pampas Grass and many more.

Many can be seen as you arrive at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The purple muhly Grass can be seen along State 77 in Lynn Haven and at Urgent Care near McDonald’s on State 77.

Cassia bicapsularis is yellow or golden. As a group Cassia blooms better and lives longer in fast-draining soil with infrequent but deep watering. This plant and purple muhly plant are probably available at this time in our local nurseries. Cassia may be seen in the 1300 block of Airport Road.

HOWARD C. GRAY JR. Panama City

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This article covers two plants that are in bloom: Cassia and Muhlenbergia (Pink Muhly and Regal Mist Pink Muhly). They are some of the perennial grasses that you use in Bay County, such as Adagio Maiden Grass, Maiden Grass, Dwarf Maiden Grass, Pampas Grass, Fountain Grass, Dwarf Pampas Grass and many more.

Many can be seen as you arrive at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The purple muhly Grass can be seen along State 77 in Lynn Haven and at Urgent Care near McDonald’s on State 77.

Cassia bicapsularis is yellow or golden. As a group Cassia blooms better and lives longer in fast-draining soil with infrequent but deep watering. This plant and purple muhly plant are probably available at this time in our local nurseries. Cassia may be seen in the 1300 block of Airport Road.